What is special about Islamabad?
What is special about Islamabad? As Islamabad is the seat of government in Pakistan, the city by default is a focal point of excellent security and law and order facilities. The capital's physical size (around 906 sq km) makes it easier to monitor and regulate safety for citizens and tourists alike.
Why is Islamabad different?
The city was built in 1960 to replace Karachi as the Pakistani capital, which it has been since 1963. Due to Islamabad's proximity to Rawalpindi, they are considered sister cities. Compared to other cities of the country, Islamabad is a clean, spacious and quiet city with lots of greeneries.
What is the famous food of Islamabad?
As Pakistan is known for its diverse, traditional food options such as Nihari, Halwa Poori, Daal, Chapli Kebab, Islamabad's cuisine has further developed as they now have foreign franchises such as McDonald's, KFC, Hardee's, Subway, TGI Fridays, Cinnamon Café and China Grill.
Why is Islamabad called Blue Area?
Etymology. It is called the Blue Area, because it was represented in blue color in the original design (master plan) of the planned city.
Is Islamabad a peaceful city?
Even now, Islamabad remains a city where people come from all over the country to enjoy its peaceful, noise-free atmosphere with a lot of greenery and nice surrounding scenery.
What is the beauty of Islamabad?
Islamabad is known its parks and forests, including the Margalla Hills National Park and the Shakarparian. It is home to several landmarks, including the country's flagship Faisal Mosque, which is the world's fifth-largest mosque.
Why is Islamabad called the Green city?
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad is often known for its greenery. The lush green trees that cover most of its roads and vicinities are what makes it different from other urban centres of Pakistan.